We always love to support local artist Mike Bennet and we were so excited to check out this new…read moreaquarium! This is in the heart of downtown Portland (kitty corner from Pioneer Square) so MAX is probably the easiest but we also found parking garage close by on Alder. There was only one person working there but she was so friendly and we were able to look around while we waited for our turn to go inside. (Side note: love that the decor in the bathroom documents all the planning and construction process of this place!) You get a super well-made adventure book to check off all the sea creatures in the book while learning about them. Our favorites were the sea sheep and the deep sea creatures. What up Blobfish! It only took us about 45 minutes to go through the whole place but they do give you a secret code word for the day so you can come back as many times as you want in a day which is great. We love to see a local artist succeed! Please come support and experience this magical place for yourself!

Super fun place for kids and even adults! Had a play date with a friend and our kids had so much…read morefun searching for all the sea creatures. The gift shop was super cute too - hard not to buy anything! The space is a little tight for a big stroller (had a double stroller with me) but it was still manageable.

Friendly staff, attentive, clean space for kids. Really best suited for toddlers. My 4 & 7 year old…read morewere quickly bored here. Love the cafe with drinks and food, the smaller space and the zen music they played. Wish it was more engaging for my older kids since it's so chill here. So many of the play spaces are extremely frenetic! Enjoy it with your toddler for the win!

I wish it could be 0 stars. We used to love this place, but it's not good anymore. It was very dark…read moreand the structure is not padded

Great food and service large space to play and relax…read more Family fun, karaoke and much more

This place popped up on my TikTok as it recently went viral so I decided to load up the kids and…read morecheck it out. It was a huge hit! We went around 3 pm and there was barely anyone there. It was nice that no matter where you chose to sit at it had a great view of the whole place so that the adults could visit at the tables and still have peace of mind and an eye on the kids the whole time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. SO many options for food which means we know exactly what we want to try next time. Only $10 per kid which actually was a pretty good deal considering all they can do while there. We stayed for about 3.5 hours. It started getting busier around 4:30 so if you can get there earlier I definitely recommend it.

My kids - 4 and 6 - ADORE Coach Andrea, Coach Tami, and everyone at the Children's Gym! We've been…read morecoming here since pre COVID. Coaches are wonderful and kids have fun and learn valuable skills at the same time. Highly recommend!

My daughter has only been here once and she is begging me to send her to more classes and let her…read morego to their school aftercare. WTH? This is the girl who didn't want to go to summer camp. She loved it here and my only gripe is that they are so popular that there is a wait list to get into their classes. Sounds like they might need to open up 2 locations.

What a great experience. Tewsley and Terry both had ample patience for someone as new as I am that…read morehas already made some mistakes. They listened to my experience and I feel properly equipped me to handle my current issue. I also feel like they will be a very valuable resource moving forward. If only my tank could cycle a little faster and bank account be a little more flush, I'd be back there tomorrow! The fish and corals all appeared happy and beautiful and well taken care of. It was very obvious how much these two care for the fish and the hobby as a whole and take their obligation to the customer base very seriously. All of which is much appreciated. I look forward to going back soon!

What an awesome place! They are so knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend stopping…read moreby!

Great indoor jungle gym designed to look like a castle. Staff is friendly and helpful. They are…read morestanding next to the entrance of the play structure but there is no door/gate. There is parking on the street only. They have a rather large cafe and bar (beef and wine) with more offerings then most places and not just gross fried food. The seating area for parents/cafe is as big as the play structure. It's massive. The open a " garage door " to help keep air circulating. There are also several TVs on for parents. Disappointed this place is closing

Generally speaking, this is a really wonderful establishment that is suited at catering for adults…read moreand children alike. There is a large indoor play structure and it's big enough to accommodate dozens and dozens of kids. Before you can send your child to play in the structure, you do have to fill out a basic waiver online. It's a flat fee of $15 per kid for the entire day regardless of how long you stay. Kids do have to remove their shoes before they enter so I highly recommend that you bring at least one good pair of socks. For parents, there are plenty of tables out front of the structure, where you can observe your child while they play. The tables don't really allow for unobstructed visualization of your kid, but you can see them every so often as they approach the front of the structure. There is a full snack bar that includes your basic treats and some simple foods like pizza and appetizers. There's also wine by the glass and beers on tap. There is a small dedicated parking lot in the back of the facility, but it fills up very quickly on weekends. Otherwise, you're subject to to street parking which has hourly costs. The bathrooms are mostly clean and they accommodate children, as expected. The food is above average and the prices are fair. The place does feel a little bit chaotic at peak hours, but my child always has a lot of fun and I generally don't have to feel too worried about their safety while they play. They have a few dedicated rooms for birthday parties and events, which I have never used. They also have very large garage door panels on the walls that can be opened when the temperatures are warm to lift and allow for better ventilation from the exterior. I do worry a bit about the cleanliness of the entire place and I wish they had more hand sanitizer stations throughout the business. Otherwise, the service is as good as I would hope and it's generally an above average experience for everyone in my family.

We had a group of nine kids for my daughter's ninth birthday party, and it was such a success!…read moreElizabeth was knowledgeable and kept the kids on track while also listening and encouraging them to have fun. The special plate for the birthday girl that everyone contributed to was a great touch! I would highly recommend this spot!

We had a wonderful birthday party here. The owner is great with kids and everyone had a great time.read more

A slightly rainy day led us to here with our kids that are 12 and 7, and what a fun surprising…read morefind! Much better than watching hours on end of tv and the little one agreed with me exclaiming they want to come back. In fact, he didn't want to leave. I have been wanting to introduce them to coding and they learned a bit on the LEGO coding section. So much to do, reasonable pricing, and want to get the kids into the summer day camps! Also going to see if this is something my company would hire for the bring your kids to work day.

Experiment PDX is truly something special…read more I can't say enough good things about Experiment PDX and its owner, Molly. We had a birthday party booked for my 6-year-old and had to cancel the morning of because she woke up with a fever (every parent's nightmare scenario). Molly was incredibly responsive, kind, and understanding, and she went above and beyond to be fair and compassionate about the last-minute cancellation. Her empathy and professionalism meant so much during a stressful moment. Beyond that experience, I've also taken my older child to Experiment PDX for a drop-in play day, and the staff were just as wonderful. They were warm, patient, and genuinely engaged, making my child feel welcomed and special from the moment we walked in. Experiment PDX is not only an amazing, creative space where younger kids can explore, experiment, and be curious--it's also a place run by people who truly care about families. The combination of an incredible environment and exceptional customer service is rare, and Molly and her team absolutely deliver. I highly recommend Experiment PDX to any family looking for something special.

This place is awesome. Perfect for kids age 2 to 10. The food is very good and I'm not gonna…read morelie... the fact that you can drink an alcoholic beverage while your kids are entertained is a major plus!

We came here for a birthday party and let me just say they know what they are doing! There were 3…read moresmall party rooms with different themes (robot, princess, and animals) and a big arcade area with games and claw machines where you check in the front. The dining room is on the way to the play spaces and they actually make a killer chicken stir fry noodle dish! We loved the chocolate fountain as well! The play space is chaotic and overwhelming but they certainly have many activities to choose from! Foam pit, slides, obstacle course, tube and carpet slides, trampolines, a rotating beam thing, and the fun inflatable ball you can get inside and roll around. Definitely very busy and a little overstimulating on a Sunday birthday party prime time but a fun time for sure! We will be back maybe during the week when it's less busy and get a turn on all that it has to offer!